Emerging Nurse Leader

A leadership development blog

Becoming More Tactful

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN One of my students told me a story of how her CNO had  spoken with her about the lack of tact that she was demonstrating in leadership meetings. She was a little resentful about the conversation when it seemed that the CNO was pointing out something that could help her in furthering her relationships with others. “It is who I am“, she … [Read more...]

Becoming a Transformational Nurse Leader

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN We know from research that nurses value transformational leadership.  I have heard nurse leaders describe themselves as being transformational. The interesting thing about transformational leadership is that it is your followers that will define what your leadership style is - not you.   Without evidence, declaring oneself to be … [Read more...]

Handling Interruptions in Leadership

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN One of the challenges that nurse leaders especially new in their positions experience are frequent interruptions in their work.  Many managers find that they work evening and weekends to catch up on work because their day is reacting to minor emergencies or answering questions. Getting back on track can be challenging. Career Builder reports … [Read more...]

Why Credibility Matters in Nursing Leadership

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN   Recently, I was talking with a new graduate who had made the decision to leave her unit after only six months.  She had no plans to return to school and would be seeking a similar role in another organization.  When I asked why, she told me that she did not trust her nurse manager because she had observed a lack of follow … [Read more...]

Challenges Faced by New Nurse Managers

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By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN When you have been in leadership for many years, it can be hard to remember what it is like when you begin in your first nurse manager role.  Recently, I had an opportunity to work with many new nurse managers in the leadership development course sponsored by the American Nurses Association.  Most were in their first two years in the … [Read more...]